This week April 27, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Hope you get a chance to enjoy the beautiful day!

 

Just a reminder that this Saturday, May 1, 9 to Noon, is our Spring Outdoor Clean-up at HCCUCC. Any help would be appreciated!

 

This Sunday, May 2, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The scripture is John 15:1-8. The sermon is "Abide in Love". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have your elements available. The service will be live streamed on Facebook and saved on Facebook and YouTube for later viewing.

 

The CWS Blanket offering will be on May 9. This offering provides blankets, tents, and emergency supplies in the wake of disaster. The funds also provide material assistance, education training and small enterprise loans as part of sustainable development programs. You may give in person or online via our website: huntingtonucc.org. Please give generously and help those less fortunate with a gift of hope.

 

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray. O Holy One, as we grow with the warmth of the sun and the nourishment of food and water, may we grow in faith and grace with the warmth of your love and the nourishment of your Spirit. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 20, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

I hope you all get the chance to enjoy the beautiful day.

 

This coming Sunday, April 25 is the Fourth Sunday of Easter.  The scriptures are Psalm 23 and John 10:1-10.  The sermon is "Restoration".  The service will be in the Taize style.  

 

The service will be live streamed on Facebook and later posted on Facebook and YouTube.  I will send out the link and the bulletin on Friday.

 

Those of you who wish to attend the service in person can now make a permanent reservation, if you are planning to come regularly.  After making your permanent reservation, you need only contact the church office if you are not coming.  Please make your reservation by calling the Karen at 203-929-1223 or by email at hcc@snet.net and let her know if it is a permanent reservation or a one time.

 

HCCUCC SPRING OUTDOOR CLEAN-UP will be May 1, at 9 A.M.  Rain date is May 8.

 

The CWS Blanket offering will be on May 9^th. This offering provides blankets, tents, and emergency supplies in the wake of disaster. The funds also provide material assistance, education training and small enterprise loans as part of sustainable development programs. You may give in person on Sunday morning or on-line via our website: www.huntingtonucc.org.  Please give generously and help those less fortunate with a gift of hope.

  

Let us pray.  O Holy God of love, may your compassion move us to be more compassionate toward all our human siblings.  May justice prevail.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week April 13, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 I hope you are all well and enjoying the rebirth of the Spring.

 

This Sunday, April 18, is the Third Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is Luke 24:36b-48.  The sermon is "Reliable Witnesses".

 

Reservations for in person worship are due Thursdays at Noon.  Please email Karen at hcc@snet.net to get your seat.

 

The service will be live streamed on Facebook at later posted on Facebook and YouTube for later viewing.  I will send out the bulletin and link on Friday.

 

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital.  Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone.  Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available.  Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up.  However you choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God of all love, may you open our hearts to all of your people, that we may work for a better world.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week April 6, 2021

Dear Folks,

May the force of the Resurrection be with you.

This Thursday, April 8 is my prayer day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This coming Sunday, April 11, is the Second Sunday of Easter.   The scripture is John 20:19-32.  The sermon is "Reach Out".

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital.  Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone.  Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available.  Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up.  However you choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

Let us pray.  O Renewing God, may you fill us with your resurrection power.  May we start each day anew, dedicating our words and our actions to your will of justice and your way of love.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille 

 

This Week March 30, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

As we journey through this Holy Week, may our eyes be on Christ.

 

Please note the deadline for service reservations.  All reservations can be sent to hcc@snet.net.

 

Reservations for the 7 P.M. Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service are due at noon today.  This service will be live streamed on Facebook and will be saved for later viewing on Facebook and YouTube.  I will send out a bulletin tomorrow.

 

Reservations for the Noon Good Friday service are due Wednesday at noon.  This service will be live streamed on Facebook and will be saved for later viewing on Facebook and YouTube.  I will send out a bulletin on Thursday.

 

Easter Sunrise service will be at 6:30 A.M. on Sunday, April 4.  No reservations are needed.  Masks and physical distancing are required.  This service will not be live streamed.  I will send out a bulletin on Friday.  Please bring your own.  There will be no bulletins available on Sunday.

 

Reservations for the 9:30 A.M. Easter service are due Thursday at noon.  This is a hard deadline.

 

The scripture for Sunday is Mark 16:1-18.  The sermon is "Nothing?".  We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have your elements handy.  This service will be live streamed on Facebook and will be saved for later viewing on Facebook and YouTube.  I will send out a bulletin on Friday.

 

A limited number of Easter flowers will be available following the 9:30 A.M. Easter service.  

 

Let us pray.  O God of new life, breath into our lifeless parts your breath of renewal.  May the Easter Sunday sunrise bring us a resurrection of faith, devotion, and actions of love.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille  

This Week March 23, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 Enjoy the beautiful day!

 

This Sunday, March 28, is the Palm Sunday.  The scripture is Mark 11:1-11.  The sermon is “Hosanna!”.  

 

The service will be live streamed on Facebook and saved there and on YouTube for later viewing.

 

If you are planning to worship in person, please remember that reservations are due each week on Thursday before Noon.  Please observe all the safety protocols.

 

You may register now for Maundy Thursday (deadline March 30), Good Friday (deadline March 31), and the 9:30 Easter service (deadline April 1). 

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, bless us with the refreshment of Spring.  May our love for you, our neighbors, and ourselves be renewed as the Earth is renewing after a long winter sleep. Fill us with your Spirit that we may be born anew.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille  

This Week March 16, 2021

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are all well and looking forward to Springtime!

 

HCCUCC's Women's Fellowship is sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Valley Food Bank--Saturday, March 20, 2021--9 a.m. – noon.  Drive into the HCCUCC parking lot, pop your trunk/hatch and we’ll do the rest!

 

This is a rain or shine event!

 

Items most needed:

*Pork & Beans *Chili  *Hash  *Manwich * Hearty Soups *Pancake Syrup *Rice, and Rice type side mixes *Mac & Cheese *Potatoes –instant & canned *Beans-preferably cannellini & kidney *Granola bars *Cookies *Brownie mix *Stuffing mix  *Alfredo Sauce *White Clam Sauce *Tomato Sauce *Scalloped potato mixes

 

They already have plenty of pasta!

 

Shelter Needs:

*Cleaning Solutions Such as: Simple Green/409/Lysol Disinfecting *Disinfectant spray *Chapsticks for Residents *Toilet Paper *Trash Bags-15 gallon size

 

If you can volunteer that day, please contact Denise Wilson  with your name and time available.

 

Thank you for your generosity!  -HCCUCC Women's Fellowship

 

This Sunday, March 21, is the Fifth Sunday in Lent.  The scripture is Jeremiah 31-31-34.  The sermon is “On  Their  Hearts”.  We will be celebrating Women's Fellowship Sunday.

 

The service will be live streamed on Facebook and saved there and on YouTube for later viewing.

 

If you are planning to worship in person, please remember that reservations are due each week on Thursday before Noon.  Please observe all the safety protocols.

 

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital.  Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. The GIVEPLUS app can be downloaded on your cell phone.  Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available.  Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up.  However you choose to give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, as Spring comes to refresh the earth, may we too, feel the freshness of your Spirit coursing through us, awakening us to hope and potential.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille